THE picturesque scenery of South Staffordshire is being blighted by constant fly-tipping around Kinver, Enville and Ashwood, the district council claim.

A giant pile of rubbish was discovered in Great Checkhill Lane this weekend and councillors are now calling on residents for help.

Councillor Roger Lees, deputy leader at South Staffordshire District Council, said that fly-tipping was a real issue for local communities and something the council had been working hard to tackle over the years.

Cllr Lees said: “Fly-tipping is a real blight on the countryside and we are doing everything we can to track, investigate and prosecute offenders.

“As you can see, this recent episode has caused a terrible mess and we are keen to find out who’s responsible so we can take the necessary action.

“I would urge anyone who seen anything or has information about it to please get in touch with us.”

The council is also urging people to think twice before getting rid of waste from their homes this Christmas, as the district regularly sees an increase in fly-tipping over the festive season.

Cllr Lees added: “We often see a spike in fly-tipping over the Christmas period and I would like to remind people to make sure they get rid of their unwanted items responsibly.

“Fly-tipping is not only a crime; it’s a costly and un-necessary.”

People can report fly-tipping, as well as more about getting rid of household waste, on the council’s website at www.sstaffs.gov.uk/flytipping, or by calling 01902 696200.